Opening 1♣ is a core bid in Modern American. It is not the garbage, last-choice bid that Standard and 2/1 relegate it to.
Partner makes a takeout double, should you convert to penalty?
The "Rule of 17" is a bidding guideline used when your partner opens with a weak two bid.
Today let's consider the benefits and disadvantages of two systems used to respond to opening 1NT (15-17HCP) bids. These systems are:
Range Ask and 4-way transfer
To review: Range Ask is bidding 2♠ with 8 or 9 HCP and No 4-card major. It 'asks' opening to bid 2NT or 3 …
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